Weekly Bulletin
November 10, 2021
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12th Grade Class Spotlight
Calculus Main Lesson
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from Bailey Greseth, High School Math Teacher
Every senior works with calculus by the time they graduate from WWS. Broadly speaking, calculus is the study of continuous change. Senior year of high school is a time of great change in students' lives - accelerated workload, college applications, questions about the future, etc. Calculus allows us to understand how and why certain aspects of our lives change. Students are given the opportunity to explore how they can apply calculus concepts in whatever area of interest they choose to study or embark on - medicine, architecture, engineering, various arts, race car driving... you name it and you're probably working with some aspect of calculus!
The 12th graders started their calculus block last week and have been grappling with the notion of zero, infinity, and instantaneous speed. We explored three of Zeno’s most famous paradoxes - The Dichotomy, The Arrow, and Achilles and the Tortoise - in which he concluded that motion is impossible, therefore, what we perceive as motion is an illusion. The seniors were introduced to series in which they were able to prove Zeno’s paradoxes mathematically false. It was also a period of time for them to realize they’ve been utilizing calculus concepts all through the grades… fractions as repeating decimals (infinity), slope describing a rate of change, etc.
Keeping Zeno’s arguments in mind, we briefly discussed Galileo’s Law of Falling Bodies to hone in on the relationship between distance and time - mainly leading to the question of how fast an object is moving in an instant. To answer this question, the seniors were challenged by the idea of dividing by zero - because this is necessary to calculate speed in an instant with the formula we had derived. So they are currently applying limits to allow our change in time to get infinitely close to zero to calculate an instantaneous speed.
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The Arrow Paradox - we may see an arrow whizzing by, but when observed as still images the arrow isn't actually moving |
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Achilles & the Tortoise - even though Achilles is faster, he will never overtake the Tortoise who was given a head start (the distance between them just gets infinitely smaller) |
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Decorating Our Campus with Yarn! |
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If you come to campus for drop off or pick up, you may have noticed that the yarn "bombing" has begun. The first set of panels were pieced together around one of the front columns of the school.
A huge thanks to those who provided panels to get us started! We received panels from current families, an alum, current students, and faculty. We even received some finger knitting from our Kindergarteners!
If you anonymously dropped off a panel, or donated yarn, knitting needles, or crochet hooks, let us know who you are so we can include you in our thanks to the growing list of participants!
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More to come!
We want you to be a part of this project! No piece is too small or imperfect... or too fancy! Having some small/odd sizes actually helps as the puzzle comes together. You may even already have something in your house that you could share...remember that scarf or blanket that you started but never finished? Cast it off and send it our way!
Keep the donations coming!
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Do you have an idea for a group project?
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Staying Up to Date With Our School Calendar
* Current Parents can find Zoom information for meetings in ParentSquare
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November
11-12/ Thursday & Friday
15/ Monday
- Online Waldorf Store opens for business at 9am! (runs through December 10 at 5pm - see below)
- G4 Parent Evening, 6pm
17/ Wednesday
- G1 Parent Evening, 7:30pm
18/ Thursday
19/ Friday
- Open Parent Organization Meeting (in person), 8:45am (rain date 12/3)
23/ Tuesday
- Open Parent Organization meeting (Zoom), 8-9pm
24-26/ Wednesday - Friday
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The Virtual Bazaar Store Opens Next Week! |
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Support our school while completing your holiday shopping!
The online store will be open for four weeks: Monday, November 15th at 9am through Friday, December 10th at 5pm. The direct link will be shared next week.
As always, the store features beautiful handwork made by members of our community, Waldorf toys, art supplies, games and puzzles, items for the home, and made-to-order patisserie goodies. Kits will be available, including candle craft and beanbags with Zoom components, as well as felt gnome hat and felt crown kits, and one for wet felting soap.
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Everything is already here, no worries about supply chain disruptions!
Several pick up dates will be available at school or nearby; items will not be shipped.
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Parent Organization Meetings
Save the dates - more details coming soon!
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Friday, Nov 19 at 8:45 am, Open Parent Organization meeting - in person session, at the base of the hill behind the Children's Garden (rain date 12/3) - View Invitation
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Tuesday, Nov 23 from 8-9pm, Open Parent Organization meeting, Zoom session
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On Tuesday November 30, WWS will participate in GivingTuesday - a worldwide celebration of collective generosity. GivingTuesday is an important part of our annual ONEFUND campaign. There will be fun incentives for participation throughout the day. As always, we are grateful for all the ways that you support WWS.
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Last year many WWS families participated in our Thanksgiving Food Drive and found it to be an activity where all household members could be involved. We are grateful to Maria Monteverde-Jackson for organizing a drive for us again this year benefiting So Others Might Eat (SOME), which provides services to homeless and impoverished DC residents.
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Preparing snack bags is a great family activity! Bags cost approx. $2.30 each. We recommend you sign-up for bags in quantities of 8 based on packages.
Our goal is 800 snack bags - that's only 5 bags per family if every enrolled family participates! Currently, folks have signed up to contribute 571 bags (229 to go!). See a list of requested items and sign up!
Bag drop-off is November 18 and 19 at school.
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How to Submit a Listing
- We welcome submissions of community news, items for sale, want ads, etc. Please keep notices to 500 characters or less. There is no charge for listings.
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Please submit listings by COB Tuesdays with the subject "Bulletin Submission."
- If you are sending images or flyers, a link to an online version is preferred.
- Bulletin Board notices generally run for 3 weeks - if space allows - unless other arrangements have been made. Please let us know if listing information is no longer accurate. Listings may not be accepted and will likely be edited.
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These notices are from the WWS community, the greater Waldorf community, and occasionally from our school neighbors. The information and views in them belong to the individuals who submit the notices and do not necessarily reflect the views of WWS. |
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Classifieds & Events from the Community |
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Brookmont House for Rent
from Kendra Canty (WWS alum parent)
Our house in Brookmont will be available to rent starting on December 1.
We moved into the neighborhood on Jody Grossman’s recommendation when our kids were at the Children’s Garden at WWS, and we have had such a magical experience here. I wanted to see if there might be any Waldorf families who are looking to move into this beloved community.
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WWS Family In Search of Nanny
from the Haghshenas/Seitz Family
Waldorf family seeking kind, caring, and energetic full-time nanny to take care of our children starting in January (ages 2 and 5). Our wonderful nanny is leaving us at the end of the year.
We're located in Bethesda near the Waldorf School, and our 5 year old daughter is in school full-time. Nanny would take care of our 2 year old son during the day, and then both kids after 3:30. Looking for someone with experience in this age range and willing to be part of a nurturing family environment. Please contact Parisa with any questions.
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Special offer for tickets to Washington National Opera’s Come Home: A Celebration of Return
from Adria Foster (WWS parent)
Saturday, November 6 at 7 p.m.Monday, November 8 at 7 p.m.- Wednesday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m.
Special Offer for friends and family of Washington National Opera: Select seats from $35 for WNO’s Come Home: A Celebration of Return *
Mention offer number "440256" if ordering by phone at (202) 467-4600 or at the Box Office or order online.
*Offer available on select seats for WNO’s Come Home: A Celebration of Return only. Offer subject to availability. Not valid in combination with any other offer. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Service fees may apply.
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Heinrich Lutinger Full Size Cello
from Julie Wendt (WWS Alum Parent)
Beautiful cello with excellent bow and hard case.
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Small Home for Rent in Kensington
from Sarah Vakkur (WWS Parent)
3 bed, 1 bath available for $2100/month
This one-story small but sunny home has a big back yard and sits on a huge park with playground, forest and sports fields at your footsteps. It is located in a friendly, safe neighborhood near other Waldorf families. Ideal for a couple with 1 child, or single parent with 1-2 children. Few minutes from Kensington Farmer’s Market and Old Town with antiques and few restaurants.
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4800 Sangamore Road,
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-229-6107
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